Feds on high alert Thursday after warnings about potential threats to US Capitol
Federal law enforcement is on high alert Thursday in the wake of an intelligence bulletin issued earlier this week about a group of violent militia…
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John Oates revives music festival to help fight pandemic-related hunger crisis
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates and his wife Aimee are reviving Oates’ Song Fest 7908 to fundraise for Feeding America, the…
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Autoridades federales de EE.UU. están en alerta máxima tras advertencias sobre posibles amenazas al Capitolio por extremistas
Washington (CNN) — La policÃa federal está en alerta máxima este jueves a raÃz de un boletÃn de inteligencia emitido a principios de esta…
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Florida’s DeSantis faces criticism over Covid-19 vaccination clinics in upscale communities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing bipartisan criticism and a call for a federal investigation after the state set up invitation-only Covid-19…
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Aircraft uses new technology to help fight wildfires around California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION AND CBSLA) Firefighters are calling an aircraft a “game changer” when it comes to battling wildfires in the state.…
Continue Reading Terremoto de magnitud 6,9 sacude Isla Norte de Nueva Zelandia; la amenaza de tsunami ya pasó
(CNN) — Un terremoto de magnitud 6,9 ocurrió a las 13:27 GMT (2:27 am hora local), a poco más de 200 km al este de Gisborne, Nueva Zelandia,…
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Alec Baldwin left Twitter because we don’t get irony
Alec Baldwin has once again deactivated his Twitter account. This time it’s over a joke many believe he made about fellow actor Gillian…
Continue ReadingDiscover is opening a corporate office on Chicago’s South Side. It wants other companies to follow
The South Side of Chicago isn’t typically a place where major companies look to open corporate offices. Most of the city’s Fortune 500…
Continue Reading William Shatner Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of award-winning actor William Shatner. Personal Birth date: March 22, 1931 Birth place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Birth…
Continue Reading Mario Monti Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of economist and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. Personal Birth date: March 19, 1943 Birth place: Varese, Italy…
Continue Reading Covid-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the line. What you need to know about Covid-19 this Thursday.
Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19,…
Continue ReadingUK launches antitrust probe into Apple
The United Kingdom’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple after app developers complained that they’re being…
Continue ReadingUS Capitol Police chief wouldn’t need approval to request quick reaction force under new guidelines
Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré has briefed senior members of Congress on his independent review of security at the US Capitol and submitted draft…
Continue Reading ‘Boogie’ tells a basketball story, but Eddie Huang’s debut misses its shot
Chef/author Eddie Huang makes his movie debut as the writer-director of “Boogie,” a warmed-over collection of cinematic cliches that…
Continue ReadingThis ‘snake robot’ can fix pipelines on the ocean floor
The deep-sea oil and gas industry has a vast and costly infrastructure to maintain. Wells, other equipment, and thousands of kilometers of pipeline…
Continue Reading El prÃncipe Felipe se somete a un procedimiento por una afección cardÃaca
Londres (CNN) — El prÃncipe Felipe, esposo de la reina Isabel II, de 99 años, se sometió el miércoles a un procedimiento médico por una…
Continue Reading Controversia por vacunación contra el covid-19 de las infantas Elena y Cristina de España en Abu Dhabi
(CNN) — Las infantas de España Elena y Cristina recibieron la vacuna contra el covid-19 recientemente mientras visitaban a su padre, el rey…
Continue Reading Deadly violence mars reunion between schoolgirls and parents in Nigeria, witnesses say
At least one person has been shot dead and two others injured as hundreds of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls who had been released were reunited with…
Continue ReadingDemocrats’ final effort to pass the $1.9 trillion relief hasn’t been easy. Here’s what happens next.
The last three days have been a frantic rush to the finish line as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faces his first big test to keep his caucus…
Continue ReadingFighting climate change is now a job for the Bank of England
Central banks are usually tasked with keeping inflation in check, while promoting economic growth and employment. Now, add fighting the climate…
Continue ReadingParamount+ is banking on iconic TV characters from ‘Frasier’ to ‘SpongeBob’
Paramount is one of the most iconic studios in Hollywood, but can the name “Paramount” translate to streaming? ViacomCBS is banking on…
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s we know about the Senate stimulus plan
The Senate is negotiating how much to adjust the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package that passed the House last week. While the final…
Continue Reading Meghan acusa al Palacio de Buckingham de ‘perpetuar falsedades’ contra ella y Harry
(CNN) — Meghan, la duquesa de Sussex, acusó al Palacio de Buckingham de «perpetuar falsedades» contra ella y su esposo, el prÃncipe Harry, en…
Continue ReadingDisney is closing 60 stores in the US and Canada
The Disney Store, once a mall mainstay, is drastically reducing the number of locations it has in the United States and Canada. Disney said…
Continue ReadingInternal review of Capitol security recommendations being shared with lawmakers
Lt. Gen. Russel Honore has shared his independent review of security at the US Capitol with Congress and submitted recommendations for sweeping…
Continue Reading Student shot in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, school shooting has died
A 15-year-old boy who was shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has died from his injuries, police said. The teen was…
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A financial transaction tax may be aimed at hurting Wall Street. But it will hit Main Street investors instead
In the wake of the GameStop stock trading frenzy, the Biden administration recently said it’s worth evaluating the impact of a tax on financial…
Continue Reading Hong Kong court grants bail to 15 of 47 pro-democracy activists in landmark national security hearing
Fewer than a third of prominent pro-democracy activists charged under a new national security law were granted bail Thursday after a hearing at a…
Continue Reading Terremoto de magnitud 6,9 sacude Isla Norte de Nueva Zelandia; hay amenaza de tsunami
(CNN) — Un terremoto de magnitud 6,9 ocurrió a las 13:27 GMT (2:27 am hora local), a poco más de 200 km al este de Gisborne, Nueva Zelandia,…
Continue Reading Meet the woman bringing a Caribbean twist to French Champagne
A region in the north of France roughly twice the size of San Francisco is the birthplace of a revered sparkling wine synonymous with wealth, luxury…
Continue ReadingCorporate America’s earnings recession is over
The vast majority of companies in the S&P 500 have reported results from the last three months of 2020, and Wall Street is calling it: The…
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Republicans and Democrats tear new divides as Senate debates Covid-19 deal and states are reopening
Much of the Republican Party — despite the deaths of more than half a million Americans — still acts as though the pandemic is more a…
Continue Reading It’s hard for homebound seniors to get vaccinated. One city found a novel solution
They are usually eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, but homebound seniors can often struggle to find a way of making the appointment to get the…
Continue Reading Covid-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the queue. What you need to know about Covid-19 this Thursday.
Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19,…
Continue Reading The history of attacks against Asian Americans is complicated. Addressing it will be, too
The quote has been ringing in Jose Antonio Vargas’ ears ever since he came across it. “Nobody came. Nobody helped. Nobody made a…
Continue Reading Madrid prohÃbe manifestaciones «por motivos de salud pública»
(CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Madrid prohibió este jueves todas las concentraciones y manifestaciones, al afirmar que la ciudad es el territorio…
Continue Reading Caos, escándalo e ira: el Barcelona de Messi afronta unas elecciones presidenciales históricas
(CNN) — Pocas personas envidiarán al hombre elegido para ser el nuevo presidente del FC Barcelona. Las próximas elecciones, que se celebrarán el…
Continue ReadingTrump election fraud investigation in Georgia enters new phase with grand jury set to be seated
A criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia is set to intensify…
Continue ReadingHong Kong used to be the poster child for economic freedom. Not anymore
Hong Kong has been booted off an index of economic freedom that it used to lead, dealing another blow to the city’s standing as a global…
Continue ReadingInflation fears continue to rattle global stocks
Global stocks are falling as a bond sell-off continues to rattle markets. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index led losses in Asia Pacific, tumbling…
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Britain’s Prince Philip undergoes procedure for heart condition
Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, underwent a medical procedure for a heart condition on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace…
Continue ReadingWhen Justice Stephen Breyer rules (on retirement), the White House might know first
A Democratic president has not filled a Supreme Court vacancy in more than a decade, so liberals are anticipating the possible retirement of Justice…
Continue Reading Myanmar es una ‘zona de guerra’: las fuerzas de seguridad abren fuego contra manifestantes pacÃficos y matan al menos a 38
(CNN) — Al menos 38 personas murieron después de que las fuerzas de seguridad de Myanmar abrieron fuego contra jóvenes manifestantes pacÃficos,…
Continue ReadingShalanda Young testifies before Senate as top Democrats pressure Biden to pick her for OMB director
Shalanda Young will testify Thursday morning before the Senate Homeland Security committee, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats…
Continue Reading Mientras el mundo compite por las vacunas contra el covid-19, Cuba está desarrollando las suyas
(CNN) — Cuba puede estar a punto de un gran avance en la vacuna contra el coronavirus y en el momento exacto, dado que las muertes y los casos…
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Meghan accuses palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’ against her and Harry
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” against her and husband Prince Harry in an…
Continue Reading Estos son los estados de EE.UU. que no exigen el uso de mascarilla
(CNN) — Si bien los funcionarios de salud están de acuerdo en que las mascarillas ayudan a prevenir la propagación del covid-19, gobiernos…
Continue Reading 17,000 earthquakes hit Iceland in the past week. An eruption could be imminent
Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological…
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Katie Ledecky wins by 21 seconds in her first race for a year
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky secured an emphatic victory in her first race since March 2020 on Wednesday, winning the 1500-meter…
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Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, bullied UK staff
Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it would investigate allegations that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, bullied several staff members after a British…
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